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House Republicans Push for Crypto Oversight With Bill to Make SEC Play Ball
Leaders of the House Financial Services Committee and House Committee on Agriculture released a draft bill that aims at building a guideline for crypto exchanges to register with the SEC and operate within the United States. CoinDesk Managing Editor of Global Policy and Regulation Nikhilesh De breaks down the draft legislation.
What to Expect From CoinDesk's 'Consensus @ Consensus' Report
This week, from privacy to regulation to governance and self-custody, CoinDesk is exploring some of the biggest themes and challenges facing the crypto community based on conversations held at Consensus 2023. CoinDesk Chief Content Officer Michael J. Casey shares an overview of the 'Consensus @ Consensus' report and its key takeaways.
BTC Retail Demand to Remain Strong Ahead of April 2024 Halving, JPMorgan Says
Bitcoin has slipped below the $27,000 level but a research report from JPMorgan (JPM) says retail demand for BTC is likely to remain strong over the coming year ahead of the next halving event in 2024. eToro Market Analyst Josh Gilbert joins "First Mover" to break down bitcoin's recent price action as the markets anticipate a pause in the Federal Reserve's rate hike cycle.
Binance Market Share Sinks to Lowest Level in Eight Months
Binance’s market share has dropped to its lowest level in eight months, according to CCData. The exchange remains the largest cryptocurrency platform by trading volume, but it has seen its market share decline consecutively over the past three months after reaching a yearly high of 57% in February 2023. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie presents "The Chart of the Day."
Bitcoin Miners Likely Selling Their Output at the $28K Level: Matrixport
Bitcoin (BTC) is experiencing selling pressure at the $28,000 price level, and miners may be responsible, crypto services provider Matrixport said in a new report. Miners are being forced to liquidate any new bitcoin mined as margins have narrowed in recent weeks, the report said. "The Hash" panel discusses the key takeaways and what it suggests about the state of bitcoin mining operations.
OpenAI CTO's Twitter Hacked, Promotes Fraudulent 'OPENAI' Token
The Twitter account of Mira Murati, OpenAI's CTO, was hacked and briefly shilled a malicious ERC-20 token named OPENAI that reached an estimated 80,000 Twitter users before being removed. "The Hash" panel discusses the latest Crypto Twitter scam and the potential dangers of permissionless finance.
MakerDAO Set for $1.28B Treasury Purchase
The community governing MakerDAO, the decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) behind stablecoin DAI, has paved the way to purchase up to an additional $1.28 billion in U.S. government bonds via crypto asset manager BlockTower Capital. "The Hash" panel discusses the outlook for the Maker ecosystem.
What Went Right During the ICO Era?
As part of 'CoinDesk Turns 10,' a series looking back at crypto's biggest stories from the last decade, "The Hash" panel discusses the initial coin offering (ICO) boom, its success factors, and its ongoing impact.
Justin Sun Weighs in on Hong Kong's Crypto Plans, Huobi Expansion
Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has started accepting applications for crypto trading platform licenses. TRON founder and Huobi global advisor Justin Sun joins "First Mover" to discuss the new policy's impact on the crypto scene in Hong Kong. Plus, insights on Huobi's expansion, along with Sun's take on the state of crypto regulation around the globe.
Hong Kong's Crypto Plans; Dogecoin Volatility Explosion Ahead?
Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has started accepting applications for crypto trading platform licenses. Separately, U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) is calling for a crackdown on the use of crypto in the Chinese fentanyl trade. And, a technical analysis indicator called Bollinger bandwidth suggests dogecoin (DOGE) could be due for a pronounced move. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie and The TIE Director of Content Lawrence Lewitinn break down some of the most-searched stories impacting the crypto sector this week.
